News & Events 
Schumacher Ireland Summer School
From crisis to resilience: rethinking Ireland's economic future.
11th-15th June 2012
Camphill Community, Glencraig, Holywood, Co Down
For more details: www.schumacherireland.org
Black Santa Sitout Appeal
On Sunday 5th February Shai Biskowitch and Maria Kinney attended a service in St Anne's Cathedral to collect a cheque on behalf of Glencraig. Many thanks to the Dean and everyone involved in the Black Santa Christmas Appeal.
Valentines
Co-workers secretly celebrate Valentine's
Glencraig joins Facebook
Camphill Community Glencraig is now on Facebook!!
World Autism Awareness Day
What do people do?
Many events are organized on World Autism Awareness Day. These include:
- Panel discussions with autism experts, politicians and non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives.
- Informational events for parents of children with autism.
- Conferences and workshops for professionals working with people with autism.
- Artistic workshops for people with autism.
- Television and radio shows, as well as newspaper features, about people with autism and their lives.
- The launch of educational materials for parents and teachers.
- Exhibitions of art work by artists with autism.
- The display of posters and banners to increase public awareness of autism.
Special clinics are also organized for families dealing with autism to obtain consultations with pediatricians, educational psychologists and social workers
Pinewood Pottery
New range of products now available in Central Office.
CARNIVAL
This years theme will be TITANIC, SEA CREATURES and PIRATES.
Prepare yourself for DANICING, MUSIC, SKETCHES and REFRESHMENTS!
Ulster’s Premier Accredited Full Permaculture Design Course
10th - 24th July
To be led by environmental consultant and author Graham Bell
Visit the News page for further information and contact information
B.R.A. Annual Sponsored Walk raises £2,788
Thank you to the pupils of Belfast Royal Academy who have raised £2,788.78p for Glencraig through their Annual Sponsored Walk.
Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast visits Glencraig
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr William Humphrey MLA, helped to round off his term of office by making a visit to Glencraig on Tuesday 25th May.
Belfast & District Golf Clubs present Fundraising Cheque
Our thanks to Tommy Mulholland and everyone at Belfast & District Golf Clubs who recently raised £400 for Camphill Community Glencraig.
Annual Open Day
Saturday 14th May from 11am - 4pm
No admission
THE BALL IN THE HALL - Raises £12,600
A huge 'thank you' to everyone who supported our first Fundraising Ball which took place in Belfast City Hall on Friday 25th March, hosted by The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr William Humphrey, MLA.
NIE Staff & Pensioners Add Power to Camphill
Thanks to a grant from NIE Staff & Pensioners Fund we have been able to produce a range of new information materials to highlight Camphill to new audiences across Northern Ireland.
SEAMUS MURPHY RAISES £2,802 FOR GLENCRAIG
Seamus Murphy (Father of Conor) completed this year's Dublin City Marathon to raise funds for Camphill Community Glencraig. Congratulations and thanks to Seamus for his fantastic efforts.
LIAM BAXTER PRESENTS CHEQUE FOR £1,000
Liam Baxter visited Glencraig recently to present a fundraising cheque on behalf of Chain Reaction Cycles and Rostrevor Holidays.
ANDREW COMPLETES CHICAGO TRIATHLON RAISING £1,900 FOR CLANABOGAN
Congratulations to Andrew Byrne on completing the Chicago Triathlon to raise funds for Camphill Community Clanabogan.
DOWN TO DINGLE CYCLISTS RAISE £6,106!
Congratulations and well done to our Down to Dingle Cyclists (and supporting crew!) who safely completed their 300 mile Sponsored Cycle from Down to Dingle on Sunday 8th August. Peter and friends have raised the fantastic total of £6,106.65p for Camphill Communities NI.
President McAleese visits Glencraig for 70th Anniversary celebrations
"Camphill is a Bridge to the Fullness of Life" says the President.
Camphill to reduce its carbon footprint
Camphill Communities Northern Ireland has recently secured substantial grant funding through the Low Carbon Communities Challenge (LCCC) to help fund the installation of a Biomass District Heating System in Camphill Community Glencraig.
Website update
Camphill Community Glencraig website Under development